1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 773 kg more than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 400 | 190 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
